The Dog and Gun Reviews Summary

Ambience & Location

Pros:

• "The beer garden is a particular highlight, especially after dark, where the lights and lounging chairs create a very relaxing ambience."
• "Great ambience, think wood burners and rustic yet chic."
• "The space itself is really cosy and inviting."
• "Lovely location in the heart of Salisbury Plain, beautiful public house with little snug and log fires."
• "It's in a great location too and local walks were suggested."
• "And so close to Stonehenge and Salisbury… who said perfect?"
• "It's a really cosy country pub with lovely food and very friendly and helpful staff."

Cons:

• "The only downside is, if you're staying overnight (rooms are available), the noise from the nearby A345 will disturb light sleepers."
• "It’s a pub, so expect some noise and definitely bring your own earplugs if you’re a light sleeper."
• "It's a small non descript place you can easily miss."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food is now back to a pub grub style and professionally made to the highest standard."
• "The food is lovely, the pies are huge."
• "Even entering the restaurant, you know the food is going to be amazing...."
• "The food was so tasty."
• "The food was wholesome, hearty and delicious."
• "The food was fantastic! I had two dishes from the day's specials board. Both were delicious, fairly priced compared to London and honestly the best chips I've had in 6 years."
• "Food is modern British gastro - highly recommended."

Cons:

• "Slow service and over priced food."
• "Whilst I know prices are going up this was a very expensive meal for mediocre food and slow service."
• "I ordered 2 vegetarian pizzas last week, two meat pizzas were delivered, I did not complain. This week I ordered two more pizzas which arrived inedibly burned."
• "But firstly they forgot my pudding and when it came it wasn't what I ordered."
• "The pizza we had ordered wasn’t to our request."
• "Considering they pride themselves on the pies, they didn't have a lot of choices when I visited, limited menu with a limited sized kitchen."
• "They don't give olive oil with their pizzas and the music was depressing at least for me."

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "The team were very friendly and looked after our large booking spectacularly."
• "Great service from two girls on duty behind the bar and serving food that night."
• "Really friendly staff."
• "Really friendly and informative staff too."
• "The staff is very pleasant, friendly and ready to help."
• "They lady couldn't have been more welcoming and understanding!"
• "The staff were very welcoming and attentive."

Cons:

• "There seemed to be three members of staff around not overly busy, yet our table seemed to be being ignored."
• "No check backs, when plates were cleared no chance to say how our meal was as they whipped plates away pretty quick."
• "Disappointing as do like this pub but not sure I will rush back."
• "The service was very slow we were told it would be 20 mins for food it was almost an hour."
• "Was left on my own from morning until night. The landlord at the time was useless and when I handed in my notice I was told that I wouldn't get my wages."
• "LANDLORD THREW A YOUNG FAMILY INCLUDING A BABY OUT OF THE BEER GARDEN TODAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON IT WAS AWFUL FOR THE YOUNG FAMILY."
• "Lovely environment and friendly staff- but poor and slow service and over priced food means we won’t be back."

Accommodation & Facilities

Pros:

• "The rooms are very confortable too!"
• "We had a great weekend stay here, spacious and comfortable rooms, a delicious breakfast and great staff who make you feel really welcome."
• "Rooms were modern, spacious and well appointed."
• "Our room which was absolutely lovely and clean!"
• "Rooms were comfortable."
• "The beds are comfy, the rooms are spacious."
• "Lovely room with a firm mattress, bath and shower."

Cons:

• "The only downside is, if you're staying overnight (rooms are available), the noise from the nearby A345 will disturb light sleepers."
• "For a pint of soda water... we were charged three pounds."
• "Would not go to this pub if you paid me, its clearly run by nazis who will not allow a person to sit on a bench or have a glass of water whilst waiting for their patrons."
• "It wasn't really ready for visitors. Needs clean paintwork, new carpet and bathroom refurbishing."
• "Rooms didn't supply as many towels as we would have liked."
• "The room was lovely and clean and very nicely decorated."
• "The price is pretty hefty."